Quote Originally Posted by Durhampiper View Post
The common trait to most of these shows seems to be that they depend on publicly humiliating people. The most offensive to me, at least in terms of concept, are the "Survivor" shows, which make a game of what is for too many millions of people a desperate struggle, and which make a mockery of what survival in difficult situations really requires, namely, a community working togther to help all members of the community. And despite being placed in remote locales with few comforts, nothing really bad or dangerous is going to happen to any of the contestants. Sure, they might be a little uncomfortable, but the producers aren't about to let anything serious happen to any of them. I just find the whole thing disgusting. But like they say, bread and circuses.
I got a kick out of a Survivor expos ay. This guy was crawling over a lava field talking about how dangerous it was and how he would probably die if injured. Later someone found the same spot and there was a highway close by.

I spend most of my time on the Military Channel (wife calls it the Hitler Channel), and shows like How it's Made. The rest is movies only. I hate reality shows, sitcoms, and sports.